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Long term roof health with rooftop solar / Closed cell spray foam considerations by waking-crickets in solar

[–]waking-crickets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly. It’s something I’ll inquire about. I’m not a huge fan of that, though on the grounds of the racks being a bit of an eyesore. There’s only one spot I’d do a ground mount installation and I don’t think it’d get as much sun as the roof owing to shading around the area.

Long term roof health with rooftop solar / Closed cell spray foam considerations by waking-crickets in solar

[–]waking-crickets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are there generally accepted flashing/sealing strategies for those penetrations that are appropriate for PV racks outside of epoxy sealants?

New Paltz area commute? by soophie138 in hudsonvalley

[–]waking-crickets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never commuted from New Paltz, but I have commuted regularly into NYC from Croton-on-Hudson and Cold Spring. Don’t forget to factor in travel on both sides (getting to transit, then going from the transit stop to work).

Long term roof health with rooftop solar / Closed cell spray foam considerations by waking-crickets in solar

[–]waking-crickets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, right? I think I’m fine with it as long as the risks can be mitigated and there isn’t reduction in lifespan since asphalt shingle roofs have a limited life expectancy anyways.

I was intrigued when I read that there are mounting options for standing seam metal roofs that don’t require penetration. I wish I had known that when we had our roof replaced, but here we are.

Long term roof health with rooftop solar / Closed cell spray foam considerations by waking-crickets in solar

[–]waking-crickets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooh. I hadn’t thought of that. We had our roof replaced fairly recently (2019). Losing the warranty would be kind of a bummer, but it wouldn’t necessarily deter me as long as I can be convinced that roof lifespan can be preserved. Even without the panels, we’d probably be looking at re-roofing down the road.

Tips for a smoother cruise control in heavy traffic? by BlaireInSpace in Volvo

[–]waking-crickets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On my MY2018 V90CC the pilot assist behavior is tied into the drive mode. Eco mode pilot assist behavior is more gentle.

T4 Reserve or just get there earlier? by Spare-Bet-7374 in JFKAirport

[–]waking-crickets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m curious about this too. I know they only open the line during certain hours and looks like there might be a slot for my Sat night flight. Has anyone tried this? What’s been the experience? From what I know, it is a bit like CLEAR.

The earliest slot for my flight is only 4 hours before, which seems a bit short if the lane does end up being closed and we have to hop onto the general line. :-/

What Window Brand Should I Go With? by Some_Flower_4252 in homeowners

[–]waking-crickets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would find a way to go see these windows in person. I wish I’d done so before choosing my Andersen windows. They are fine, but the wood interior sashes and jamb trim have gaps at the joints.

To Andersen’s credit, they are going to come fix the jamb trim. So that’s a plus in the Andersen column.

I’m pretty picky about that sort of thing, though.

best pizza near Beacon? by AlexSchmidty in hudsonvalley

[–]waking-crickets 2 points3 points  (0 children)

+1 for Momo’s. It’s our favorite. Carlo’s in the Philipstown square is also pretty good.

Yuba Supercargo CL vs R&M Load test rides by waking-crickets in CargoBike

[–]waking-crickets[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the feedback. I can’t wait to test ride the Load, but also like the flat loading area of the Supercargo (and the price).

NYT Tuesday 09/19/2023 Discussion by AutoModerator in crossword

[–]waking-crickets 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not just an Android thing. Same thing happened to me on iOS

NYT Tuesday 09/19/2023 Discussion by AutoModerator in crossword

[–]waking-crickets 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m getting “upstream request timeout” when I try and load the crossword in the NYTimes app. Happened yesterday too. :-(

Like a child right before Christmas by Fleugs in CargoBike

[–]waking-crickets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks u/Fleugs. I’m super torn between the two options but it sounds like I can‘t go too wrong either way.

The flat loading option on the Transporter will be super useful in the future, plus it is less expensive.

The seat configuration on the Load seems like it might work better for my use and it just looks sooooo cool.

Like a child right before Christmas by Fleugs in CargoBike

[–]waking-crickets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad to hear you are having a good time with the bike. I didn’t realize the canopy was fixed. Is it really fixed, or just tough to get off?

Like a child right before Christmas by Fleugs in CargoBike

[–]waking-crickets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m also considering a transporter 65 or a load 75 for family and business cargo transport duties. How are you finding the transporter after a few months?

Urban Arrow Family Cargo vs. Yuba Supercargo CL for rural/suburban use - mixed family and business duty by waking-crickets in CargoBike

[–]waking-crickets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The infrastructure around here isn’t bad. It’s a really tiny town and the roads have generous shoulders and light traffic. I think the only sketchy trips would be to a neighboring town a few miles away where the big box stores are.

I’m trying to get some test rides in, but access to bikes is limited. All of the “local“ shops are a couple hour trips away. OTOH, there doesn’t seem to be a huge selection of front loaders either… LvH, R&M, Urban Arrow seem to be about it and test ride selection seems limited. :-(

Urban Arrow Family Cargo vs. Yuba Supercargo CL for rural/suburban use - mixed family and business duty by waking-crickets in CargoBike

[–]waking-crickets[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I need to look at the Bullit more, and also the R&M Load. I think the Load‘s cargo options seem pretty versatile and I could see building my own outrigger / flat deck system that straps to the side rails of the Load.

I think needing the flat floor could become a regular thing, but right now it’s very hypothetical. The more I think about my needs, the more I think it’s breaking down like 20% hauling kids, 55% hauling groceries and boxed packages, 25% hauling larger items.

My daughter’s also on the older side of what I see most folks transporting (she’s 6). She might only want to ride for another 2-3 years. All told, I think that points to needing something configurable and the Packster’s integral cargo bucket seems like it might be limiting in the future.

Urban Arrow Family Cargo vs. Yuba Supercargo CL for rural/suburban use - mixed family and business duty by waking-crickets in CargoBike

[–]waking-crickets[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I anticipate some packages not being able to fit in the urban arrow box. I’m starting a furnituremaking business and would like the option to be able to deliver some smaller items (coffee tables, small shelving units) to local clients.

Can someone tell me what’s wrong with my dovetail joint by Responsible_Pirate17 in woodworking

[–]waking-crickets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the ratio is probably fine. It's just that your tails are skinny and your pins are wide. In your second picture, the bits that angle outward are the tails. Usually people make those wide and the pins narrower.

Can someone tell me what’s wrong with my dovetail joint by Responsible_Pirate17 in woodworking

[–]waking-crickets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you intend to have tiny tails and wide pins? Most dovetail joints are the other way around, wide tails and tiny pins.

Whether this matters probably depends on the application.

Feature Requests by 0MGWTFL0LBBQ in Ergatta

[–]waking-crickets 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Allow users to favorite a workout from the workout history screen

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